RCSA OnStage presents

Music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Book by Sara Wordsworth
Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway production of Frozen, directed by
Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Original Broadway Orchestrations by Dave Metzger
Original Broadway Music Supervision and Arrangements by Stephen Oremus
Additional Broadway Dance Music Arrangements by David Chase
Frozen JR. Music Adapted and Arranged by Madeline Smith
Frozen JR. Script Adapted by Sara Wordsworth

A special thank you to the following:

Thank You, Parents!
We couldn’t do this without you! Thank you for helping spread the word about the show. Your support behind the scenes makes a world of difference, and we’re so grateful to have you as part of the Raue family!

CREATIVE TEAM

Rob Scharlow
RCSA Director of Education

Christina Giorgi
Director

Gavin Kempf
Music Director

Jacqueline Galliano
Choreographer

Caitlyn Kopera
Stage Manager & Props Master

Katie Witt
Assistant Stage Manager

Abigail Doane
Teaching Assistant/Youth Coordinator

Derek Liavas
Teaching Assistant/Youth Coordinator

Vivyana Sacluti
Teaching Assistant/Youth Coordinator

Stephanie Wilson
Teaching Assistant/Youth Coordinator

Kristen Brinati
Costume Designer

Ryan Meadow
Lighting & Projections Designer / Raue Production Manager/
Lighting Board Op

Chris Tumblin
Sound Designer / Director of Production/
Audio Engineer & Board Op

Lisa Giebler
Scenic Designer / Technical Director

Production Bios

Christina Giorgi (Director) – is a recent graduate from Illinois Wesleyan University, where she obtained her BFA in acting. When not acting, Christina has a passion for teaching and directing. For the past two summers, she has split her time as a teaching artist and director for young performers at the New London Barn Playhouse, Wagon Wheel Conservatory for the Arts, and at home here at Raue Center School For The Arts! Most recently, Christina recently directed the RCSA production of MTI’s Broadway Jr. Revue: Pure Imagination. Other credits include Huntley High School’s production of Little Women and RCSA’s summer production of Moana Jr. A Crystal Lake native, Christina is thrilled to be working with young performers and providing them a safe space to expand on their dreams of becoming a performer just like she had at their age.

Kristen Brinati (Costume Designer) – (she/her) is a Costume Designer local to Chicagoland. She is the Wardrobe Lead at Music Theater Works working on her 18th consecutive show with them. Recent Costume Design credits include Legally Blonde and The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee..

Abigail Doane (Teaching Assistant/Youth Coordinator) – is a rising senior theater and history double major with minors in music theater, dance, and women’s and gender studies from Alexandria, VA. This is her first production with Raue Center School For The Arts. She has previously done several productions at Miami University, previously working as Stage Manager for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Assistant Stage Manager for Bright Star and Puffs, danced in Miami Moves and Momentum, worked as a part of the special effects run crew for The Play That Goes Wrong, and working as the Production Stage Manager for New Wave Theater Company’s production of Rumormates and Stage Left’s production of Young Frankenstein. Abby has also acted as Production Stage Manager for several productions in high school. She would like to thank everyone involved in Frozen Jr. for their support throughout the production!

Jacqueline Galliano (Choreographer) – is excited to be returning to Raue Center School For Arts after just having choreographed MTI’s Broadway Jr. Revue: Pure Imagination!! Recent Credits: Much Ado About Nothing (Mcpherson Theatre/T. Quinn), Lex’s Revenge (Gorilla Films/K. Weston) & Promises (Gorilla Films/M. Iannone). She is a 2023 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University in Theatre Arts and Dance. Galliano teaches dance classes at Evolution Dance Experience in Elmhurst. She is a member of Views Dance Company and will be traveling to LA to compete in World of Dance! Thank you to my familia and friends for all your support!

Lisa Giebler (Scenic Designer / Technical Director) has worked in the Chicagoland area for over 15 years as a carpenter, painter, and mixed-material artist. She has worked in mostly educational theatre, but is happy to join the Raue team as the Technical Director for WSRep and RCSA.

Gavin Kempf (Music Director) – is a highly motivated musician currently getting a degree in Bassoon Performance from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance where he studies with Dr. Jeffrey Lyman, and has worked with some of the best conductors and educators in the world. He has years of experience playing in Orchestras, Bands, Chamber ensembles, Operas, Choirs, and as a Soloist. Some of his favorite musical memories are touring Europe, South Africa, and then Carnegie Hall in New York with his Orchestra, and participating in multiple professional recordings and productions at the University of Michigan including premiers of Nkieru Okoye’s When the Caged Bird Sings, and a new Opera production of The House on Mango Street. Some of his educational experiences includes multiple private students, an educational tour of the Chicago Public Schools where he played for and worked with many classes to teach them about orchestra with his quartet, and pedagogy, piano, and conducting classes at his university. Gavin is very excited to be the Music Director for this production, where he can share his experience and perspective to the students of Frozen Jr and give them a meaningful and lasting musical experience.

Caitlyn Kopera (Stage Manager & Props Master) – This is Caitlyn’s first production with the Raue Center School For The Arts and she couldn’t be more excited to be serving as the Stage and Props Manager for Frozen Jr.! Her most recent accreditations include assistant stage-managing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Zombie Prom at Millikin University. She has also stage-managed shows such as Puffs, Mamma Mia, Our Town, Sunday in the Park with George, The Drowsy Chaperone, She Kills Monsters and more. Caitlyn is a fun-loving spirit who has such a love for theatre, and she is beyond grateful for this opportunity with the RCSA. She is excited for you to see Frozen Jr. and hopes you enjoy the show!

Derek Liavas (Teaching Assistant/Youth Coordinator) – Niles, IL – is happy to be spending his first summer with Raue Center School For The Arts as a Teaching Assistant/Youth Coordinator! A recent graduate from Elmhurst University with a BA in theatre, directing concentration, Derek is excited for his future as a director, educator, and theatre artist in the Chicagoland area. Originally starting as an actor/singer, Derek has had the opportunity to work on a variety of theatrical productions both on and off stage. Previous acting credits include Bruce Bechdel (Fun Home), Jamie (The Last Five Years), Narrator (Puffs), and Caleb Thrope (Spitfire Grill). Previous design credits include Lighting Designer (POTUS, Twelfth Night, The Imaginary Invalid), Costume Designer (The Lifespan of a Fact), Stage Management (Machinal, God of Carnage), Director/Assistant Director (No Exit, The Loveliest Afternoon of the Year, Something Rotten, The Little Mermaid). Derek would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support! If you’d like to keep in touch with his journey, feel free to check out Derek’s website: https://www.derekliavastheatre.org/home-page.

Ryan Meadow (Production Manager/Lighting Designer) has over ten years of experience in the theater and corporate audio-visual industries with a background in Production Lighting and video. Ryan enjoys planning and executing different projects and helping to bring someone’s dream and imagination to life. He also enjoys working in the performing arts on all levels from people with a newfound interest in the arts all the way to experienced acts keeping their passion alive and helping to inspire the next generation of performers.

Vivyana Sacluti (Teaching Assistant/Youth Coordinator) – is a multidisciplinary artist with a BA in Theatre Performance, driven by a deep passion for storytelling across all mediums. A true multi-hyphenate, she is a genre-blending singer-songwriter with original music available on all streaming platforms and a self-produced Pop/R&B EP set to be released later this year. Vibyana is thrilled and deeply grateful to be making their RCSA debut as a Teaching Assistant this summer! @vibyanamusic

Chris Tumblin (Director of Production/Audio Engineer and Board Op) is excited to be back at Raue Center since his tenure from 2002-2012. After gaining additional experience at other venues, he returned in October 2022. Chris brings with him over 20 years of experience.

Stephanie Wilson (Teaching Assistant/Youth Coordinator) – is a junior at UW-Madison studying Marketing and Information Systems. She is super excited to be a Teaching Assistant/Youth Coordinator for Frozen Jr. this summer! She has always loved being a part of theatre. Previously, she has acted in her high school’s plays (Antigone, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream). She loves to try new things and experiment with new hobbies. In her free time, you’ll often find her spending time with friends, reading a book, playing volleyball, baking, or even painting. Her favorite book series at the moment is Once Upon a Broken Heart. Her goal for this summer is to teach herself how to play the guitar (wish her luck)!

Katie Witt (Assistant Stage Manager) – is so excited to be shifting into the role of Assistant Stage Manager at Raue Center School For The Arts for Frozen Jr. She recently was the Teacher Assistant/Youth Coordinator for RCSA’s MTI’s Broadway Jr. Revue: Pure Imagination! Katie has had the joy of previously teaching the Beginner Acting classes this past winter as well as for the Moana Jr. summer camp. On stage, you may have seen Katie in Jedlicka’s The Bad Seed as Rhoda Penmark or in the RCSA’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Outside of theater, Katie loves to paint, rock climb, and eat good food! She hopes you enjoy the show!

Rob Scharlow (RCSA’s Director of Education) – is an award-winning theatre professional with over 35 years of experience, traveling the country as a director, actor, and educator. For 17 years, he was a key part of the internationally renowned Stagedoor Manor performing arts training center in New York, serving as a director, teacher, Director of Education, and Associate Artistic Director throughout his many years with them.

Now approaching his second year leading RCSA’s education program, Rob is proud to see it grow into a thriving, pre-professional experience for young artists and adults alike. In addition to overseeing, developing, and managing all educational programming, he directed last year’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical and the summer workshop of Static: Noise of a New Musical. This past fall, he also returned to the stage as Brian in WSRep’s production of Avenue Q.

With fall on the horizon, there are more chances than ever to get involved — through classes, events, and our 2025 season finale: A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol. This unique production will bring together students, community actors, and industry professionals, offering a rich, collaborative experience for all involved.

Thank you for your continued support of arts education here in Crystal Lake!

Disney’s Frozen JR. Performance Tracks © 2018 Music and Lyrics © 2013, 2018
Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (BMI) / Only For Now, Inc. (BMI), Administered by Seven Summits Music (BMI) / Five Hundred South Songs (SESAC) / Boosey & Hawkes Inc. (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Used by permission. Script and all other Frozen materials © 2018 Disney. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited by law. Frozen JR. and Disney’s Frozen JR. are trademarks of Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Broadway Junior, Family Matters, and ShowKit are registered trademarks of Music Theatre International. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication and use is prohibited.

RAUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
STAFF LIST

Richard Kuranda
Raue Center CEO & Founding Artistic Director of Williams Street Repertory

Justin Wellington
Managing Director

Jenna Klaproth
Operations Manager

Meredith Schaefer-Flowers
Director of Marketing &
Institutional Advancement

Michele V. Knight
Marketing Manager

James Knight
Economic Development Manager

Rob Scharlow
Raue Center School for the Arts
Director of Education

Maribeth Ling
Front of House Manager

Chris Tumblin
Raue Center Director of Production

Lisa Giebler
Technical Director

Ryan Meadow
Raue Center Production Manager

James Mablin
Resident Music Director

Box Office Associates
Naomi Unverzagt
Max Powers

RAUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tim Paul
Board President

John Jacobsen
Vice President

Jerry Trachsler
Treasurer

Luanne Flavin
Secretary

Mike H. Johnson
Richard Kuranda
Jack Minsley
Rich Naponelli
Michelle Nowland
Sandra Pierce
Chuck Stevens
Steven Szalaj

Stacey McInerney
Volunteer Liaison